News Staff A retired Atlantic City police officer was ordered held in jail Friday, after he allegedly tried to hide guns from officers in a domestic violence case. WPVI reports Egg Harbor Township police had come to Mark-Anthony Rassmann’s home in an attempt to seize his legally owned guns as a result of a temporary restraining order … Read more
A block-long section of the Boardwalk will be closed to all pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle traffic this coming week to accommodate emergency repairs of the wooden way. BreakingAC.com reports the Boardwalk will be closed between Cornwall and Derby avenues Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 9-11 as crews replace the supports and decking of the deteriorating … Read more
Beginning Monday, September 9 through Tuesday, September 10, a single lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in effect along Columbia Road in Mullica Township for approximately 500 feet, one mile north of Nesco Road, 7 am – 3:30 pm, weather permitting, to complete bridge work over Hammonton Creek. Motorists are advised to plan travel time … Read more
Security at the Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County now has the power to make arrests. BreakingAC.com reports the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office took over security at the courthouse in Mays Landing where 10 municipalities currently have their cases heard, as a way to compensate for limitations of its previous security company, according to Atlantic … Read more
A Galloway Township man charged in a March shooting was ordered held in jail Friday until trial. The Press of Atlantic City reports 19 year old Ashan Jackson is charged with with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Officers responded to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested seven individuals for possession and distribution of narcotics. On September 3, detectives of the Special Investigations Section concluded an investigation into the distribution of narcotics along the area of the 2500 and 3000 blocks of Pacific Avenue. During the investigation, detectives arrested seven individuals and executed three court authorized search warrants. … Read more
Stockton University has announced the swearing in of Tracy Stuart as the school’s newest police chief.Stuart, 53, of Ocean County, was sworn in Wednesday by Stockton President Joe Bertolino. She is the first Black sworn police chief at Stockton, according to the school.
The Egg Harbor Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday to install 4-way stops at three intersections to improve safety. The stops will be located at West Jersey and Ridge avenues, West Jersey Avenue and Cates Road, and Reega Avenue and Cates Road, which have seen more than 80 crashes combined over the past two … Read more
The Middle Township Committee approved an ordinance setting new rules for houseboats. There is an increasing trend of using houseboats as temporary rentals through sites like Airbnb and Vrbo, Committee member Theron “Ike” Gandy said. “We just have to make sure that we get out in front of it,” he said. That includes making sure … Read more
A judge will determine Sept. 16 whether a special election for Atlantic City’s 5th Ward council seat will go on as scheduled. The seat was ordered vacant last week when it was determined Councilman Muhammad Zia didn’t live in the resort at the time of last year’s election. The Press of Atlantic City reports Zia, … Read more